Kanash Population 2026
Kanash has a population of 49,886, making it the #344 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Chuvash Republic. It is about 208× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
49,886
Rank in Russia
#344
Coordinates
55.51°N, 47.49°E
~196 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
620 km
385 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chuvash Republic
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Cheboksary | 492,331 | #38 |
| Novocheboksarsk | 128,468 | #133 |
| Alatyr’ | 42,156 | #409 |
| Shumerlya | 35,220 | #481 |
Cities near Kanash
- Novocheboksarsk128,468 people · ~67 km away
- Volzhsk58,000 people · ~67 km away
- Shumerlya35,220 people · ~68 km away
- Cheboksary492,331 people · ~71 km away
- Zelenodolsk99,600 people · ~74 km away
- Vasil’yevo16,800 people · ~85 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kanash?
Kanash has a population of 49,886 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #344 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Kanash in?
Kanash is located in Chuvash Republic, Russia.
Is Kanash the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 620 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.